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Re: Maratac AAA Cu tarnish progression

Originally Posted by Minjin

What's the weight difference between this and iTP EOS A3? I like the tarnish of the ones shown so far but I can't imagine wanting it to be flaky green.

Look at the pennies in your pocket and understand that copper being handled on a regular basis is never going to be green. If you want it green, just lay it out by the compost pile and leave it for a decade. If you don't want green, just use it.

I've said this same point quite a few times, that all you need to do to get an idea of what they'll look like is to compare them to an older penny which has been in constant circulation.

They are noticeably heavier, but in a tiny light like this, it's kind of a nice feeling with the added weight.

Marduke - Solitaire...I've seen matches which are brighter AND have a longer runtime.光陰矢の如し

Re: Maratac AAA Cu tarnish progression

I was going to hold off buying the AAA Copper, in anticipation of an AA Copper version. But the pics look so nice, that I'm going to order one of the AAA Coppers tonight, and then order a AA Copper, if it is made available in the future.
I have a thread about the AA Copper version possibly being made available, but I just want to mention here that Michael over @ CountyComm said that the AA version depends on how well the AAA's do, and what the demand is like for an AA Copper version. So call, and/or send your emails in care of Michael, and let him know if you'd like to see an AA Copper

Update >

Received the AAA Copper. A really nice light. Pretty bright for a small light. Nice little flood action going on.
Confirmed mode sequence, without memory >
L - M - H
It's really made well. The copper looks really sharp, and adds a nice little weight to the light. Feels good in the hand, or should I say fingers
My very 1st copper flashlight. Pretty cool.

Re: Maratac AAA Cu tarnish progression

"Can I borrow your light?"

"You really don't want to use this light."

"Why not?"

"You don't want to know."

I recently bought a maratac copper AAA and aluminum AA, and gave my mom first choice. She went straight for the copper. Now it lives in the bottom of her purse. Good thing I put an eneloop in it, so it won't pee all over the innards like an alkaline cell would.

Re: Maratac AAA Cu tarnish progression

Originally Posted by Max_Power

"Can I borrow your light?"

"You really don't want to use this light."

"Why not?"

"You don't want to know."

I recently bought a maratac copper AAA and aluminum AA, and gave my mom first choice. She went straight for the copper. Now it lives in the bottom of her purse. Good thing I put an eneloop in it, so it won't pee all over the innards like an alkaline cell would.

Much pee around here...

Why not put an L92 in mom's copper light? If she doesn't use it often, it would be 1st choice for me!

My way : From Maglite and drop-ins over Fenix & Co to the real things - Customs and Titaniums!

Re: Maratac AAA Cu tarnish progression

You should get one, they are quite beautiful. Mine came out of the sealed package with a perfect thumbprint already starting the tarnish process. I'm actually trying to keep it bright and shiny for a while, after that gets old I'll let it go the way of nature.

Re: Maratac AAA Cu tarnish progression

If you don't like the natural corrosion look, toothpaste will clean the tarnish right off... just rub it with your fingers then rinse it under water... Colgate works great... Simichrome is better but more expensive...

Re: Maratac AAA Cu tarnish progression

Re: Maratac AAA Cu tarnish progression

Originally Posted by mhphoto

Mine is set to arrive today. I can't wait to dirty it up!

Well, never mind. I just tracked the package and it's still in CA. Kind of disappointed that CountyComm took a week to actually ship it out when I received an email on the 23rd that it had been shipped and was due to arrive today. The new delivery date is next Thursday…

According to CountyComm there was a four day hold up at the local UPS hub.

Re: Maratac AAA Cu tarnish progression

just got one of these, is it only flashaholics who look forward to something becoming tarnished and worn looking lol
I love the finish on the light but I think with time its going to look great (in a retro way). This is going to replace my current LD01 stainless EDC.
I did a quick video of mine http://youtu.be/BwmTn2_3iF4

Re: Maratac AAA Cu tarnish progression

Originally Posted by Timbo

just got one of these, is it only flashaholics who look forward to something becoming tarnished and worn looking lol
I love the finish on the light but I think with time its going to look great (in a retro way). This is going to replace my current LD01 stainless EDC.
I did a quick video of mine http://youtu.be/BwmTn2_3iF4

Re: Maratac AAA Cu tarnish progression

Originally Posted by kaichu dento

Look at the pennies in your pocket and understand that copper being handled on a regular basis is never going to be green. If you want it green, just lay it out by the compost pile and leave it for a decade. If you don't want green, just use it.

I've said this same point quite a few times, that all you need to do to get an idea of what they'll look like is to compare them to an older penny which has been in constant circulation.

They are noticeably heavier, but in a tiny light like this, it's kind of a nice feeling with the added weight.

Originally Posted by stonehenge69

Here's mine after a few months.

This picture reminded me of people asking what they were going to look like after they'd been in use a while. That is the best looking one to date and I'm surprised I didn't think of it too!

Marduke - Solitaire...I've seen matches which are brighter AND have a longer runtime.光陰矢の如し